Ep106: BIG REVEAL of my NEW ALLOTMENT (& all is not what it seems...)

[@dogontheplot]

So what do you think? Have I made the right decision 🙈

[@ninemoonplanet]

Probably one of the better decisions. If you can, strim that one area as close to the ground as you can, keep it extremely short over the winter and it should be much less work. The plants will be losing a lot of the root systems. Notice where the winds come from, it helps ensure weaker plants are sheltered more. Get your soil tested. It could be too alkaline or acid, which should give you what amendments you need to put down now to get the PH better. You have the time.

[@TheBlueShedGarden]

That's amazing, and how wonderful that you will have family working together close by. I love it. Now I'm just waiting for Danny to comment PMSL x

[@LisavanDam-p6q]

I remember the old adage: "A problem shared is a problem halved." Well done to you and Mark! 👏👏👏👏👏

[@LisavanDam-p6q]

I remember remember remember the old adage: "A problem shared is a problem halved." Well done to you and Mark! 👏👏👏👏👏

[@dogontheplot]

@@ninemoonplanet Thank you for the advice. Yes, I want to strim that path asap. I think Mark is thinking he'll woodchip it eventually, but I do like that bit of green....

[@Garden-of-weeden]

What a lovely tidy plot! 😊

[@dogontheplot]

Isn't it just. Obvs won't stay that way with me 🤣 but I can't wait to fill it with green!!

[@Garden-of-weeden]

@ my inner tidy freak is going overdrive Kerry!! 🙈😂

[@georgemartin9618]

Congratulations on becoming a small farmer Kerry and your trusty assistant Dorie .

[@dogontheplot]

🤣🤣 it's a bit mad isn't it. Altho I keep looking at my side and thinking, is there enough growing space??? 🙈🤣

[@dereknash3638]

Cannot believe it’s been 2 years, I remember your first post it seems like yesterday. Wish you well on your new plot.

[@dogontheplot]

Time flies!! Thank you Derek 🤗

[@RobinGardens]

How absolutely exciting. Such an incredible gain. There's really no apparent downside. And that poly.....WOW. Good Luck, and I hope this infuses your garden mojo.

[@dogontheplot]

It really is a dream. I will miss my parking space by the old plot - there's limited car access to the new plot - and I'll miss my mum waving from her window! - but yeh, in terms of actually growing - there's no question this is a far superior plot. Thank you Robin.

[@christinegrigg7323]

So excited for you Kerry. Can't wait to see how it progresses. It's nice you are still with your family.good luck with everything.❤x

[@dogontheplot]

Thank you Christine. It's all worked out so well ❤️❤️

[@doras.allotment]

Ahhh I can feel the excitement through the screen Kerry!! So looking forward to seeing how your plot develops over the next few months 🙂It has such potential!

[@dogontheplot]

Aw thank you Dora 🥰 I can't wait to get started!! ☺️

[@YorkshireSerenity]

What a fantastic plot! Enjoy it ♡

[@dogontheplot]

Thank you 💕 I'm excited to get started

[@michaelross2054]

Definitely the right decision, I will watch with interest how you get on next season - good luck! By the way, my daughter has a Miniature Schnauzer, called Clara and she is just a delightful little dog.

[@dogontheplot]

Oh I love the name Clara! So perfect for a mini schnauzer too. Thank you Michael - I'm so excited for next year.

[@michaelross2054]

Hi Kerry, My allotment is on the edge of the Chilterns in Hertfordshire and is heavy clay over chalk with enough flint and stones in it for our prehistoric ancestors to knock off every Mammoth in Britain. I have been “no dig” for about ten years ever since I went to a talk given by Charles Dowding and it has transformed my soil. I have just watched an earlier video of yours about planting potatoes in wood chips and although I have not done that I do use wood chips a lot. Our allotment site gets quite a lot of free wood chips from local tree surgeons and I am currently spreading good compost made from wood chips that I put into several of my Dalek style compost bins in Autumn 2023 and then refilling the bins with this year’s donations. As an experiment I have also used a thick layer of wood chips as a mulch on one of my beds and after two years it had broken down to a lovely friable tilth. If you can obtain a free supply it is certainly experimenting with it on your own plot.

[@dogontheplot]

Oh that's so interesting to hear about your longterm experience. Our woodchip supply is very sporadic and honestly the only stuff we've had in the last two years is what I've sourced when I've happened to see a local tree feller and gone and asked if they would like to get rid of it on the allotment. The last lot that we had - the lot I did the potatoes in - was lovely ramial woodchip so great for making into compost. I'm tempted to get a chipper - esp now as the new plots are further away from where deliveries are dropped.

[@joinmeinthedirt5186]

how exciting for your new adventure and glad Mark and your sister can stay together.

[@dogontheplot]

Thank you 🥰🤗

[@Martha-u4f]

How exciting for you. I think this plot will be perfect for you as Mark's will be perfect for him. Can't wait to watch your progress.

[@dogontheplot]

Thank you Martha. I can't wait to get started!!! Mark is itching to plant plant plant build build build!!!! 🤣

[@kitchengardengrows]

Absolutely perfect!! Nice to see you smiling so much Kerry, you are clearly feeling the joy! Although, Danny is going to have a field day.....🤣

[@TheGrowUpChannel]

Absolutely 🤦‍♂️😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@dogontheplot]

Maybe I need to pull out of the xmas special Live Kerry???

[@kitchengardengrows]

🤣🤣

[@marilynstanbury5098]

I’m so pleased for you, this new plot looks fantastic. I’m so glad that you weren’t giving up completely, that did panic me as I look forward to your videos. Now you truly are a happy , smiley person. Thanks.

[@dogontheplot]

Aw bless you Marilyn. It's an exciting new start - I can't wait!!

[@starglitter1966]

Very enjoyable! Love what you've done here! Please stay connected! 🌺🌸🌺

[@dogontheplot]

Thank you 🤗

[@cazhardcastle9096]

Absolutely the right choice and how lovely that you’re all moving together ❤

[@dogontheplot]

Thank you Caz 🤗💕

[@kathysumner1443]

Hi great news.lot better and less work.

[@dogontheplot]

Indeed. I can't wait to get started now!

[@TheRightPearPlot]

As I've said previously, I can see how this has put a huge spark back in to your allotment growing adventure!!!! The excitement is flowing from you and I can't wait to see how your 2025 growing season differs now you have your new plot. Off for my second trip of your plot now lol x Allie & Tricia x

[@dogontheplot]

I can't wait for 2025 now!! Haha - bless you both 💕💕💕

[@debz_vegplot]

It was a no brainer in my mind to swap. Cannot wait to see the progress over the winter :D. So pleased for you 🥰

[@dogontheplot]

Thank you Debz. I'm so glad it has worked out with bringing Mark down too!

[@Passionbloom52]

WOW , what an amazing plot 😊

[@dogontheplot]

Isn't it just!! Feeling very blessed

[@JanesGrowingGarden]

What an absolute treat Kerry - you're going to be making so many plans for next year!

[@dogontheplot]

Thank you Jane. Yes, planning over winter is going to be fun!

[@bewoodford2807]

Hi Kerry, you and \mark gave certainly landed on your feet with such a gorgeous plot. So lovely to have the plots as a family too. Will be well social and a motivation gardening together. I have just taken on a new plot and it looks more like your plot did in teh spring before you worked ot. It is so overgrown. I have started by strimming it down and now have it covered on weed membrane. Didn't really like to do that but it seemed the most practical way of getting the soil ready for planting next year. Mind you, I have already put 2 raised beds on the plot as I wanted to feel like I was growing something, lol. Happy growing 🙂

[@dogontheplot]

Oh it is so motivating to have a friend allotment next to you - we've been moving the plots down this weekend and it's so much nicer having someone to do that with! Best of luck with your new plot. I think that's perfectly acceptable way of starting off a plot - I really wish I'd covered my old plot last winter - and I was the same with my first plot and this one - immediately got something in the ground!! I really hope it's everything you hope for 💕

[@juliefowkes9796]

Oh wow Kerry, what an absolutely fantastic plot I am so happy for you!

[@__Shellspace__]

can not wait to see this plot in the spring

[@dogontheplot]

Thank you 🤗 I;'m so excited for the new season!

[@WendyL63]

WOW! Congratulations, Kerry, I'm so happy for you and your family. One question, will you still be no dig? Love to you and Dorie❤❤🐕

[@dogontheplot]

Yes, I still want to garden no dig but I might rethink exactly how I'm doing that for the new plot. I think putting on so much grass clippings and rabbit bedding did the old plot a lot of good, but also encouraged a lot of weeds - so might hot compost those first before adding on this time round.

[@lynnegunns604]

Absolutely you have!! Bringing the family lock stock and barrel is also a great idea. It’s always sad moving plots but also exciting. Must have been sad for Graeme to leave behind. But he must be glad it’s in such good hands too.

[@dogontheplot]

Yes, I think he was sad to see it go - but he's got exciting plans elsewhere. He'd had the plot for 6 years and it was a complete mess when he took it on. I hope I can do him proud! It will be so much easier with the family and working together 💕

[@thecroftallotment]

Who’s a giddy kipper, your face says it all, you look so excited and pleased with the plot and to be honest you deserve it. Looking forward to the next videos and what you’ve got planned

[@dogontheplot]

Haha!! I really am 🤣 aw thank you 🥰

[@jenidalby2383]

Wishing you and your family happiness there

[@dogontheplot]

Thank you Jeni ☺️

[@michelleann1899]

Wow!!! The plot is perfect...almost ready to go...lots of great features and sharing with your family is the icing on the cake! So look forward to your videos on your new plot. Congratulations, you deserve this new growing space. Pet Dorrie for me. 💚🌱🌿💚😌🌞

[@dogontheplot]

Oh yes absolutely - can hit the ground running pretty much! Aw thank you Michelle 💕💕🐶🐶

[@annsfrench]

👍Happy gardening!

[@dogontheplot]

Thank you Ann 🤗

[@ThatBritishHomestead]

Wow very nice Kerry look at all that parental between you and Rach there will be no allotments in England

[@dogontheplot]

🤣🤣 you can talk, double-plotter!

[@SophiaWinters]

So exciting, congratulations on the lovely new plot!

[@dogontheplot]

Thank you Sophia. I can't wait to get started!

[@myrustygarden]

4:00 oh he says sorry wrong Kerry 🤣🤣🤣

[@dogontheplot]

🤣🤣 I was seriously worried he would come look at my plot and be like NOPE.

[@bethanskitchengarden]

It's so great that it's all dovetailed together for you Kerry, I'm sure it has rejuvenated your love of growing again too. Can't wait to see what you grow on there. Good luck with moving your things across. Take care 😊

[@dogontheplot]

Thank you Bethan. I think it will - I feel so excited for next year.

[@jpennturner]

Wonderful plot, congratulations!

[@dogontheplot]

Thank you 🤗

[@BumblebeeAdventure]

OWMYYYYYY its hugeeeeeeeeeeeee

[@dogontheplot]

🙈🤣🙈🤣🙈🤣❤️❤️❤️❤️ so excited now!!!!

[@BumblebeeAdventure]

@@dogontheplot 🥰

[@susanyates4233]

I love your enthusiasm.

[@dogontheplot]

Bless you. It's easy to be enthusiastic over such a gift ❤️ feeling very grateful

[@helenagreenwood2305]

Perfect time of year to change plots - most things are dying off for winter anyway - love the polytunnel 🌿🌿🌿🌿 Dorie will have a field day inspecting all your plots 😆🐕🧑‍🌾

[@dogontheplot]

Oh she's loving sniffing around. I suspect there is even more fox activity down this end of the site too, so she'll love that 🙈😂

[@myrustygarden]

Baring anything else the greenhouse makes all the difference in the world 👍👍. Here’s to a fantastic season 2025 Kerry and Dorie, Ali 🌧️🥶🇨🇦

[@dogontheplot]

Soooo much undercover space Ali!!! Imagine how many tomatoes I'll be growing next year!

[@spudsandroses]

Perfect family affair plot, Kerry 😍 you will def need a larger shed and shelter for all of the socialising 😅....so much growing space!!! Very well explained 👏 👌 very exciting times ahead 🥰🍾🎊

[@dogontheplot]

Love to tell a story, me 😂😂 I was worried a mentioned Mark and 'family affair' too much and people would start to get the wrong idea 😂😂😂🙈 Yes, I said to Mark that the social space is the priority over winter!

[@spudsandroses]

@@dogontheplot 😂😂that's how the stories get legs alright 🤣 You'd probably need to build a large food storage area as well, for all of the harvests....or you have to start selling some of! for the potential harvests due out of there 😉💚🌿

[@siggiroberts7432]

Oh my Kerry, you definitely made the right decision to take the plot. I am so excited for you and so looking forward to following you growing on it next year. The polly is huge 😮. So much space for tomatoes and other things.. Congrats 👏 ❤

[@dogontheplot]

Thank you Siggi. Sooooo many tomatoes next year!!! I might actually manage to grow loofas too!

[@petro3441]

Congrats🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@dogontheplot]

Thank you 💕🤗

[@SoniaShoosmith]

Wow. Kerry. I am really looking forward to your new journey. Exciting times to come. 😊

[@dogontheplot]

Thank you Sonia. I'm so looking forward to getting started.

[@1northcountrygirl]

I think you have definitely made the right decision! There are so many positives about the new plot ❤️

[@dogontheplot]

There really is. I probably only scratched the surface in the tour! Can't wait to get started.

[@martynford1653]

GOOD MOVE HOPE YOU HAVE THE TIME TO WORKIT TO ITS POTENSIAL GOOD LUCK

[@dogontheplot]

I hope so too! Prob not, but we will do our best! 😂🤗

[@meadows.simplicities]

Congrats Kerry!!!! 🎉 Incredibly excited for you 😃🌱

[@dogontheplot]

Thank you!! 😊 I can't wait to get started!

[@derekjackson5548]

This is really great I'm super pleased for you all and very much looking forward to watchimg your progress 👍

[@dogontheplot]

Aw thank you Derek. I can't wait to get started.

[@davidparkyn4716]

This is a fantastic looking allotment with all of its features, think you and your family will be very happy here, congratulations.

[@dogontheplot]

Thank you David. I hope so - there will have to be some compromises 😂 but it will all be good fun!!

[@lindseythompson2108]

A really good decision! Maybe your sister could pop up any spare glasshouses

[@dogontheplot]

Thank you Lindsey. She's on the look out for a greenhouse!! She's looking at mine!!!! 😂😂

[@valeriedriver2443]

So exciting for you and me to watch 🤣, lot's of strawberry jam.

[@dogontheplot]

Haha - I'm not sure they're the best strawberry plants either - I think a tidy up to start and then maybe a rethink of those beds...

[@amycollinson3200]

It looks amazing, I’m very jealous! I can’t wait to see what you do with it! ❤

[@dogontheplot]

Thank you Amy. I'm looking forward to bringing it to life next year 🤗

[@jimmyconnolly3461]

Mark, Sister and dog on the plot ❤️

[@dogontheplot]

Haha - bit of a mouthful!

[@thewitch69]

WOW!!!!! waht a fab early gift off santa ,lol I'm glad you're sharing with the fam I think all that is way to much for one person ,,but the polly is amazing and I actually gasped at the greenhouse as well I'm super jeally lol and still only the wait list for one if I'm able to manage it lol but so looking forward to seeing all your fans progress plus dorie looks super impressed too lol

[@dogontheplot]

I think Dorie likes the new plot too! Yes, I think it would have felt too overwhelming if I'd had the whole space myself. This is definitely the best solution I think.

[@thewitch69]

@@dogontheplot ye less muddy feet is she stays on the path lol but yes that's a mahoosive space for one person to look after I'm starting to struggle with just my home garden lol

[@cindytennessee]

So excited for you Kerry! 🙋🏻‍♀️ You deserve it! Cindy🌱

[@dogontheplot]

Aw thank you Cindy 🤗💕

[@Gemsurbangarden]

What a great plot! And amazing that you’re moving with the family ❤ where are you going to put the big greenhouse?

[@dogontheplot]

Ahhh good question!!! I don't know. My sister wants it for her plot but I'm reluctant to give it up because I don't think she'd utilise it as much as I would 🙈🙈🤣🤣 I want to do loofas and melons as well as the usual suspects next year ❤️

[@Gemsurbangarden]

@ ahh yeah dilemma but I agree, it would be a shame if it weren’t used to the max. Maybe it would fit on one of the front beds or across two of them at the front of the plot, shift the paving stones a little bit to have a path in the middle with growing on either side and the back? I am going to try luffas this year 🤞🏻 I hadn’t thought about doing them in the greenhouse, what a great idea! Ill do some research ☺️ Maybe your sister could get a small poly tunnel instead 😊 or someone may kindly gift her a little greenhouse 🤞🏻

[@dogontheplot]

Mark has 3 (or is it 4??) greenhouses in their garden so if she wants a greenhouse on her plot she can have one of those! The trouble with the front of the plot is that it is sloped and we're not supposed to have big structures less than a metre from the edges of the plot.

[@TheFarmyardGarden]

Things always escalate! I love that it’s a full on family affair. A beautiful plot and communal area for you all. Absolutely the right decision for you, Mark and your sister. Polytunnel, greenhouses… wow… the possibilities for next season are endless now. So excited to see you breathe the heart of “dog on the plot” in to the new plot.

[@dogontheplot]

So many possibilities! I'll be calling on your for polytunnel advice! Haha - I'm not sure if that means breathing CHAOS into the new space tho.... 😂

[@tomlamb1693]

Fantastic ! Best wishes with the new plot !

[@dogontheplot]

Thank you Tom 🤗

[@angelacross7940]

Wow what a great plot ,great that you can all move together , no more flooding 👍

[@dogontheplot]

Yep, lovely and dry down this end of the plot (which is weird, because it is at the bottom of the slope!). Really looking forward to getting started and next season.

[@GardenofEmma]

The new plot is huge. Your sisters plot is a nice touch too. 😊

[@dogontheplot]

Thank you Emma. It is a big space, and that extra bit is going to be hard work - but all good fun when you can do it together.

[@kazjohns]

Congrats Kerry. So pleased for you. The possibilities are endless and great it’s going to be a family affair too. I bet there’s a lot of planning overwinter and can’t wait to see what you do with it next year.

[@dogontheplot]

I'm so looking forward to planning it all out and getting started!!! Thank you Kaz.

[@TheGrowUpChannel]

I have no words..😂 As my nan always said... you literally could fall in horses**t, and you'd always come out smelling of roses 😂😂❤❤ so on that note... Welldone 😂👍 ps here's ya new bloody crown 👑

[@TheBlueShedGarden]

Came straight to comments just for this PMSL x

[@TheGrowUpChannel]

​@@TheBlueShedGarden HAHA!!! 😂😂

[@dogontheplot]

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[@dogontheplot]

🤣🙈

[@susanhodson2558]

My plot is next door but one to my son in laws so ours is a family thing which we all enjoy

[@dogontheplot]

You need to try to get the plot in between!! 😂 Aw it is lovely growing alongside friends and family though - makes it extra special.

[@BexMcmovesherplants]

You have joined the dark side and are now loving slabs 😂 brilliant decision and so excited to see you fill the space with growing in abundance ❤

[@dogontheplot]

Haha - part of the slab gang now!

[@Ragt0p]

This is beyond exciting! The well-developed soil, the slabs, the poly - I cannot wait to see how you work it next season. Ooh, and the strawberries! They may need some tidying, but after that you have berries enough for a factory 😅 Some unsolicited advice: I’d work the bed over time to become a «proper» strawberry bed, and clear out the raised beds. You are a great story-teller, had me hanging on to your every word when you shared how it all came about 😊 And very smart, sharing it like you have. It would be devastating to lose a part if someone needed out for some reason. But you have to let us know, is Mark a glutton for punishment? Or just an all-around nice guy? The overgrown plot looks punishing to work up for flowers 🌼🌸🌹

[@dogontheplot]

Ah what a lovely message!! Bless you. To answer your last question - I honestly do not know what Mark is thinking!! And my sister will want it to be perfect and easy - he's gong to have so much work to do!! He does enjoy a project. I think if it turns out to be too much we can just pass it back and the committee will prob just be happy it's not still all overgrown. BUT what's more likely to happen is (and we already have the go ahead if this happens) - the person who has the back part that is covered in plastic will go and then Mark will take on that back part as well!!!! Good call on the strawberry bed. I think I'll do that 👍

[@antoinetter6458]

I envy you ! Love to have a bigger plot. Graham deserves a big hug, for thinking about you.

[@dogontheplot]

I need to bake him a loaf of sourdough, at least!!

[@susiespearing6165]

Brilliant idea ! Love the idea of the whole family getting stuck in ❤Kerry don't clean that polytunnel unless it's with a very soft cloth .After a few years the covers on those disintegrate .I speak from experience .Mine dumped tiny green plastic squares all over the soil inside 😔

[@dogontheplot]

Ooooh thank you for that tip Susie!! (also I'll take any excuse to get out of cleaning! 😂)

[@tony1kenobi468]

Can you give me next week’s lottery numbers? Talk about falling on your feet, the new plot looks fab!

[@dogontheplot]

Haha - it's who you know!!!

[@mrv8rick2]

Great update. Thanks Don't take your slug wood with you😂😂😂

[@dogontheplot]

🙈🙈

[@moorsidegardener]

It's an amazing plot Kerry, so exciting and so much potential. I can't wait to see how each section evolves over time. That space next to the greenhouse looks perfect for things like potato and carrot buckets. You could probably grow melons in the tunnel too. Honestly, so excited for you all. 🥂

[@dogontheplot]

Thank you Jenny. Oh yes, melons, loofahs.. I' m so excited to have more undercover space. Oh yes good call for the potato buckets - although I'm not sure it gets enough light back there in the summer when the trees are in leaf... Lots to learn about the new space!

[@jimmyconnolly3461]

MARK is coming too!!!!!😂👍😂😉❤️🥂

[@dogontheplot]

Haha - you called it!

[@jimmyconnolly3461]

And the 20ft polytunnel. I’m that good. 😉👍❤️

[@chrissiehart22]

You have 100% made the right decision! So exciting! Don't know if you ever watch Hue Richard but he interviewed a guy called Joshua Sparkes and he was talking about natural farming works for him but encouraging beetles which feed on slugs amongst other things. So interesting. But the modern way of getting rid of slugs is why we don't see as many of the good insects as the chemicals I'm the soil deter them leaving slugs with free rein . Anyway maybe worth a listen whilst your busy doing other jobs. Have a great week x

[@dogontheplot]

Aw thank you Chrissie. That episode sounds right up my street - I've prob watched before as I do like to watch Hyew, but will hunt it out to watch again.

[@chrissiehart22]

@dogontheplot he has another channel which is something media. Sure you already know about it but it's full interviews but great as not really visual just people talking so can just listen to it whilst doing other things lol. Have a great week and hope your ready for this cold spell (anyone would think it was winter 😂) x

[@dogontheplot]

Not sure what happened with my spelling of Huw above! I don't know the other channel - what's it called?

[@dogontheplot]

​​@@chrissiehart22Been listening to Huw's podcast with Joshua Sparkes and it's FASCINATING!!!! I'm going to have to listen to this several times I think 😂 Thank you for the recommendation

[@chrissiehart22]

@dogontheplot you are very welcome Kerry I thought I sound like something that was suited to you style of gardening. And we both had massive slug problems so very interesting to find a possible solution even if it's not immediate. The way he's come to discover this to is fascinating and mind blowing xx

[@sarah3136]

I can't WAIT to see the transformation of both plots!! I have slab paths on mine, they're a God send! 😊

[@dogontheplot]

It will be so nice to not have to worry about bloody paths!!!

[@sarah3136]

​@dogontheplot 😂

[@Ragt0p]

Seems like I had quite a lot to yap about.. just going to say this, and then concentrate on watching the rest 😅 The aspargus bed looks a bit low on soil, and prehaps a bit lacking in drainage? What do you think you’ll do? I’d dig out the aspargus after harvest in the spring, add hügel, soil and sand almost to the top of the bed. Then replant and add more aspargus plants. I have such great experience with filling raised bed with a lot of hügel and soil that I recommend it to everyone 💕

[@dogontheplot]

Oh thank you for the tip - I've actually already piled in a load of compost from the old plot so we'll see how that helps them along this Spring, but yeh - that sounds like a good idea!

[@jimmyconnolly3461]

Old plot. New plot. A lot. 😂👍❤️🍹

[@dogontheplot]

😂

[@Nicktgrief]

whats to think about! the bit at the back you could build a kennel for Dorie 🤣If you need anything let me know.

[@dogontheplot]

I know, I know - it's a no brainer really. Haha - I could! It would be nice to have an enclosed space where she could roam without the fear of her seeing a fox and she's OFF! Aw thank you Nick - will do 💕

[@Ragt0p]

Massive?! 😂😂 I guessed half the size. But of course you have made the right decision, how could you turn down the opportunity?

[@dogontheplot]

Haha - most people guessed half the size!! I absolutely couldn't - I feel very lucky!

[@jimmyconnolly3461]

I think we should have your ‘cousin’ come to the channel once a month to review everyone’s progress. Maybe she could also offer advise. All for your KZbin subscribers benefit, of course. 😉👍❤️🍹

[@dogontheplot]

Why is cousin in inverted commas? Do you suspect she isn't in fact my cousin at all??? 😂😂 I mean, she has her own plot on the site so she'd have to be reviewed too. Maybe my mum and aunt should do the reviews - oh yes - they could run their own best plot competition!!!

[@jimmyconnolly3461]

@@dogontheplot no, I want your ‘cousin’. She’s the one to critique for the camera. 😉😂👍❤️

[@trold1969]

Very exciting, I'm so happy for you. An such a great solution that it will be a family space. Dorie even seemed relaxed - or was it more a anxious quiet - she might not feel it's quite hers yet. Get her a leek bed! 😉 How are you going to move the perennials without bringing the unwanted passengers, rinse off the roots?

[@dogontheplot]

She was enjoying exploring the new space I think! Also she'll like that Mark is even closer than on the old plot. She can literally sit on that centre path and be with everyone! So far I've been potting up in buckets if I suspect there might be unwanted passengers - but I have put some of the stuff from the less weedy areas directly into the ground.... 🙈